Shooting in an American church kills 5 people, including 3 children

A man shot and killed four people, including his three children, before killing himself, in a church building in Sacramento, California, USA, CBS reported, citing local police.

And US media said: "Three children were killed by their father, who then committed suicide inside the church. Police Sergeant Rob Grassman confirmed the death of a fifth person, but it was not clear whether this person was also a member of the family."

Police officials said all three children were under 15 years old.

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